Welcome to the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) web site for Former Prisoners of War (POWs).   This site is designed to assist Former POWs, their families and survivors in obtaining needed VA benefits and VA health care services.

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Where Do I Go For Assistance?

Each VA Regional Office has a coordinator for former POWs.   Any former POW who needs special assistance should ask to speak to the Former POW Coordinator.  The coordinator may be reached through the Internet, telephone or in person at the VA regional office.